The Ogaden is the territory between Ethiopia and Somalia. Each one believes it is theirs. Anyways there is no boundaries because neither can afford them. Their armies are not strong, but they fight anyways. Kapuscinski was able to witness this fighting from the perspective of both countries. First he lived it with the Somalis, he saw how much damage the Ethiopians caused them, and he supported them. Some years later he went to Ethiopia, and the same thing happened. This quote explains Kapuscinski's situation: "I had nothing against either nation, but circumstances had forced me to take sides in that conflict- first one side and now the other" (page 224).
The last chapter of the book talks about Accra. Kapuscinski and his friend visit a Nana, which is like the town's boss. They spoke about Poland and women. Then they become friends. I didn't understand this chapter very well. I will write more about it when I do.
I envy how much Kapuscinski was able to experience and how many difficult moments he was able to overcome. It is very impressive that this adventurous man died of old age and survived so many things. Not even a scorpion could defeat this strong man. Fiction books don't have characters so amazing, that witness wars and revolutions around the world and bravely risk their lives. He became a person I will always look up to.
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